Atty. James Joseph Patrick

Atty. James Joseph Patrick

James Joseph Patrick is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1979, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (628) 218-5342

Profile Summary

About James Joseph Patrick at a glance

James Joseph Patrick is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wild Carey And Fife. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph Patrick is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1979, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Wild, Carey & Fife in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Patrick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Patrick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Joseph Patrick is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Joseph Patrick is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Joseph Patrick is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Joseph Patrick is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Patrick

Where is James Joseph Patrick's law office located?
James Joseph Patrick's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Wild Carey And Fife. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Patrick handle?
James Joseph Patrick focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Joseph Patrick practiced law?
James Joseph Patrick has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Joseph Patrick go to law school?
James Joseph Patrick earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Joseph Patrick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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